Since Crete doesn't allow inverters, are you able to use a microwave, or a refrigerator, tv? What comfort items and electronics do you have with you and how do you power them? I also use a Cpap machine so I will also have to power that. I am asking his because If I am going to be out 3 to 4 weeks at a time, I want to be comfortable.
What items do you have and how do you power them?
Discussion in 'Crete' started by Wild Murphy, Jul 10, 2014.
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a 400 watt will plug into a cig socket. that's the highest your going to get without hard wiring to batteries.
i power my tv, roku, laptop, fan, printer, tablet, and a heater for them odor packets, all plugged into one power strip.
not all at the same time though.
your going to have to find the wattage consumption for your cpap machine. and figure it out from there.Wild Murphy Thanks this. -
If it were possible for you, I'd say forget Crete and leave. If they won't allow equipment one needs to have a comfortable life, even if it's installed by a professional installer, I'd be saying "bye!!!"
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Pcfreak I agree with you. I am leaning more to US Express because of this reason. Why they don't want a driver to be comfortable is beyond me.
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you will learn, that if you want comfort. then next time be a dog instead of a human.
bergy Thanks this. -
What I have learned is that you don't get extra points for suffering.
Chinatown Thanks this. -
My last job was hauling grain and there'd be times after unloading a dusty set of hoppers, I'd be somewhere I couldn't grab a shower and with the temperature as hot as it was, it was a total itch fest. I was in a real nasty mood one night after dealing with that crap.
My current outfit equips the trucks with APU's and I would never touch an outfit without them.
You want me to hang around, you'd better be prepared to put your money where your mouth is.
Too many drivers put up with being treated like second class citizens and the companies know it so there's no incentive to help drivers maintain some level of comfort.
I pretty much live in my truck and it's no biggie for me.bergy, paul_4lp, Chinatown and 1 other person Thank this. -
Some companies have factory installed APU's and inverters:
Paschall Truck Lines
Navajo Express - APU & inverter
Big-G Express in Tennessee
Ozark Motor Lines in Memphis
Smith Transport
Melton Truck Lines
Maverick
CT Transportation
Sue Vinje Trucking - IdleAir reimbursement
There's several more reefer outfits with APU's.TexTrucker and bergy Thank this. -
I drive for Holland Enterprises, an all apu fleet. Love it here.
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Have the rules changed?
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